For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,087 students in 26505, WV (there are , serving 951 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 26505, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 26505, WV are North Elementary School, Mountaineer Middle School and Suncrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26505 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26505, WV have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26505, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
991 Price St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Suncrest Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3647 Collins Ferry Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Suncrest Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Baldwin St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
677 201st Memorial Hwy
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-8226
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-8226
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
West Virginia Academy
Charter School
763 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 20%
26505, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4120 Fairmont Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 278-5584
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 278-5584
Gr: K-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
2901 Point Marion Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9228
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9228
Gr: PK-5
200 West Park Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9288
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9288
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26505, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26505, WV include North Elementary School, Mountaineer Middle School and Suncrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 26505?
6 public schools are located in 26505.
What percentage of students in 26505 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 26505 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 26505?
26505 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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